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    What front springs are you ls turbo guys running?

    Im almost positive my car has the v6 springs in the front. The way the car sits now. The front air dam is 3 inches off the ground. It was a track only car when I got it. Thats not going to work for the street. Was thinking of just v8 springs. Either sb or even the bb springs. I need to get...
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    Some pics of an ls4 manifold for Turbo G Body

    I had a hard time finding pics when I was searching. So I figured I'd put up pics for the drivers side. Ive got F body access. They clear the steering shaft just fine. I'm not going to use it cause I built my hotside different. I could not get it to go forward on the passenger side. If my motor...
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    Anyone in or around Iowa have a trbo hood to sell?

    Hey Guys, Just putting a feeler out. Im looking for a turbo hood. Color doesn't matter. Just don't want rusty. Anyone have one for sale, let me know. Thanks!
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    where you guys putting the y block to feed both rails,Victor jr, NHRA legal

    Ive finally started on the Regal again. Im running -10 up to a y block, then -8 to the rails. Im trying to figure where to mount the Y block to feed both rails. Its a victor jr setup. I can't mount it on a the firewall. Might do it on the frame but not sure if thats legal. Rather do it once and...
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    Where do I attach the brake line to a 9 inch?

    Hey Guys. I just put all new SS brake lines on my car. It has a 9inch in it. I replaced the rear rubber brakeline from the body. I dont see any tab for where to mount it to the rear end. There is a vent style tube around where the stoock location is at. What are you guys doing after a rear swap...
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    jcuadra is my hero!!

    I purchased an intercooler from Juan. He took great care in shipping it and shipped it right away. After that I got a motor, tranny, converter and hotside. Shipped from Ca to IA. Juan secured everything, wrapped everything, took it all apart and bagged everything. He even took everything mounted...
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    Finally starting!! 85 regal 6.0l 4l80e turbo swap

    Hey guys, After getting this car 3 years ago from a member on here. Im finally starting the build. Its an 85 regal, 10pt cage, mini tubbed, fiberglass rear bumper and a 9 inch.Its getting a 6.0l/4l80e intercooled on E85. Looking at the t7875. Hoping for a 9 sec pass out of it with the boost...
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    Which proportioning valve??

    Hey guys. I ordered new stainless steel brake lines. I know I should replace the proportioning valve. Alot of guys say run the wilwood. Anyone have any part numbers? Anyone have any pics on the car? Thanks!
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    How are you running your fuel line up to the motor on a turbo ls?

    Hey guys. Im going to run the fuel line up the frame but once i get to the firewall, Im going to have to run the line to the motor. I cant go across from the fender because of the exhaust on the turbo and forward headers. Its going to a y block . Anyone have any pics on how they ran their...
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    Single feed or duel feed to the rails on turbo 6.0L for e85

    Hey guys. Im trying to plan out my fuel system. Setup will be a 6.0 with a t7875 with the holley dominator pump, victor junior, edelbrock rails, and 80lb injectors. I see lots of guys going to a y block. then lines to each rail. the cross over or lines to the fpr. Other guys are going to one...
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    What crossmember are you using for your 4l80e swap?

    Hey guys, I was getting ready to order the gforce/summit crossmember. Its 270 which seemed kinda pricy. I know iceman's has been popular but concerned about the flexibility of them. Wanted to see what everyone else is using, with pics if you got em. Thanks!
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    Any pics of new brake lines and/or kits?

    Hey guys. Ive decided to replace the brake lines on my 85 regal. Im hoping to trap in the 130's so I dont want to have to worry about them. They don't look the best. Any use any prebent kits? Its the stock vacuum break setup. Do I have to run the swirl lines like the factory or can i just run...
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    What type of brake systems are you guys using for your turbo LS swap?

    Hey Guys, Like the title says. What type of brakes are you guys running? I'm starting my GN turbo LS swap. I have the stock vacuum brakes. I have the manual brake plate and a chrysler reservoir as well. Its got stock discs up front and ford 11" big drums on the back. New lines need to be run...
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    fuell cell or in-tank for turbo LS E85 GN swap

    Hey Guys, Im starting my 6.0l turbo e85 GN build. I was going to put a cell in the car but I really like the idea of an in-tank pump. Load fuel pumps get annoying. I know to get the GN gas tank or 4.3 monte. Will the tank let it certify to 9.5's? Pros or cons to the two? I s it easy to find an...
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    What type of brakes? Stock or manual??

    Hey guys. Getting started on my turbo ls build. I have an 85 gn. The car has the stock brakes now but the guy I got it from was going to put it to a manual brake car. I have the plate and parts to do the swap but not sure which way to go. Ive had some people say the manual breaks will be a pain...
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    T-tYPE In cedar rapids iowa. KORNFED

    Seen a nice t-type traveling with an ls firebird. Just seeing if it was anyone on here.
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    Hey IOWA guys.

    Hey Guys. Im going to slowly be starting my gn build. Im going to be getting rid of my fiberglass deck lid. I know there are parts I'm going to need so I figured I'd see what everyone had. I need a trunk lid, grill, trying do decide if metal hood or go with fiberglass, and a headliner. Let me...
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    Lets see the pics of after market intercoolers!

    Hey Guys. What are you running for an IC? How are you mounting them? I'm doing a turbo ls1. Everyone talks about them but after many searches, I couldn't find much info. Would love ideas on how to run mine.
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    How are you guys liking manual brakes?

    Hey guys. I'm thinking of switching my buick to manual brakes. I have the whole conversion. It came with the car when I bought it. I have the ford 11' drums on the back and stock disc up front. My concern is stopping the thing and not having to worry about any failures. It will be driven around...
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    Fuel cell for E85?

    Hey guys. I don't want to use a stock tank. What kinds of fuel cells are you guys running? Will plastic work or do I have to do aluminum for E85? Thanks!
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